During the past three days of Christmas, the Colombo National Hospital reported 588 accidents.
Accordingly, the hospital issued a statement noting that this is a 29 percent increase compared to the number of accidents reported during the same three day period last year.
Further, 123 road accidents were reported this year which is a 33% increase compared to 2020. The hospital further said that 140 accidents were reported due to falls which is a 40% increase compared to the number of accidents that occurred last year.
Meanwhile, 83 domestic accidents have also been reported which is an increase of 14 % compared to 2020.
Overall, the statement says a significant increase in the number of accidents has been reported to hospitals during the three days of Christmas this year compared to last year.
by Daily News Sri Lanka
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